Lutherstadt Wittenberg in Wittenberg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany — Central Europe
The Castle Gate, also called Coswig Gate
Das Schlosstor, auch Coswiger Tor genannt
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 22, 2013
1. The Castle Gate, also called Coswig Gate Marker
Inscription.
When Martin Luther came to Wittenberg in 1508 he saw three mighty gates around the heavily fortified town. At this place was the Castle Gate in 1508. In front of this gate was the Castle suburb. In 1805, Alexander I., Emperor of Russia, was in Wittenberg. He was welcomed here by the chamber knight and chief forester von Erdmannsdorf as well as by the Prince of Dessau-Anhalt (Father Franz). Delegations of the Council of Wittenberg and of the university were also welcomed by the Emperor. In 1874 the destruction of the gate started. , , , , , , , , , , , ,
When Martin Luther came to Wittenberg in 1508 he saw three mighty gates around the heavily fortified town. At this place was the Castle Gate in 1508. In front of this gate was the Castle suburb. In 1805, Alexander I., Emperor of Russia, was in Wittenberg. He was welcomed here by the chamber knight and chief forester von Erdmannsdorf as well as by the Prince of Dessau-Anhalt (Father Franz). Delegations of the Council of Wittenberg and of the university were also welcomed by the Emperor. In 1874 the destruction of the gate started.
Als Martin Luther 1508 nach Wittenberg kam, erblickte er um das stark befestigte Wittenberg herum drei mδchtige Stadttore. An dieser Stelle befand sich einst das Schlosstor. Davor lag die Schlossvorstadt. Im Jahre 1805 weilte Alexander I., Kaiser von Russland, in Wittenberg. Er wurde hier von dem Kammerjunker und Oberforstmeister von Erdmannsdorf empfangen und durch Fόrst von Anhalt Dessau (Vater Franz) begrόίt. Auch Abordnungen des Rates zu Wittenberg und der Universitδt hatten die Gelegenheit, von Alexander I, empfangen zu werden. Im Jahre 1874 wurde mit dem Abbruch des Tores begonnen.
Erected by Stadtwerke
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Lutherstadt Wittenberg GmbH.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1508.
Location. 51° 52.005′ N, 12° 38.258′ E. Marker is in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Sachsen-Anhalt (Saxony-Anhalt), in Wittenberg. It is on Schloίplatz, on the left when traveling east. Marker is north of the Castle Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Schloίplatz 2, Lutherstadt Wittenberg ST 06886, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Michel Ney (within shouting distance of this marker); Castle Church in Wittenberg (within shouting distance of this marker); Olga Gebauer (within shouting distance of this marker); Jugendherberge (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilhelm Eduard Weber
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 22, 2013
2. The Castle Gate, also called Coswig Gate Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 529 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
